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Johnny Was

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA

$70K - $90K/yr

This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop ... Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator * Making print ...

unspun™

Head of Textile Engineering

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$157K - $210K/yr

Head of Textile Engineering at unspun unspun is seeking a Head of Textile Engineering to lead our ... Lead the development and review of testing plans, fabric development rounds, and production runs

BDA

Freelance Designer

Woodinville, WA · On-site

Design Development: Lead the design process from conceptualization to final product, ensuring ... Textile Technical Design Pattern and fit Manufacturing and production Adobe Creative Suite ...

unspun™

Head of Textile Engineering

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$157K - $210K/yr

Head of Textile Engineering at unspun unspun is seeking a Head of Textile Engineering to lead our ... Lead the development and review of testing plans, fabric development rounds, and production runs

Randa Corp

Product Development Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or related field. * 1-3years of experience in apparel product development or a related role. * Excellent verbal and written communication ...

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Freudenberg

Product Development Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Textile Engineering * Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or a similar technical role

ALO

Sweater R&D Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Support the product development & the production team with troubleshooting yarn-related quality or performance issues. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, or ...

Matteo

Product Development Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

$25.75 - $32.25/hr

Excel Knowledge of sewn products / textile Passion for home products Hands-on and energetic ... development updates Assists in design and creation of new products Assists in research of trends ...

Matteo LLC

Product Development Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... development process- from working with mood boards to being a liaison to the vendors. This ... Knowledge of sewn products / textile * Passion for home products * Hands-on and energetic Essential ...

BDA

Freelance Designer

Woodinville, WA · On-site

Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, Fit, to ideate, refine, and ... Textile • Technical Design • Pattern and fit • Manufacturing and production • Adobe ...

804 Technology

Textile Designer - Knitwear

Coventry, RI

$30 - $40/hr

... development of high-performance textile products. This role is ideal for a strong knitwear designer proficient in STOLL M1+ software, capable of building clean, production-ready knit programs, and ...

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How much do freelance textile product development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance textile product development in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Textile Product Development vs Textile Designer?

AspectFreelance Textile Product DevelopmentTextile Designer
CredentialsExperience in textile manufacturing, product development, and technical skillsDesign education, portfolio, and creativity
Work EnvironmentProject-based, client-specific, often remote or on-site at manufacturing facilitiesStudio or office-based, focused on creative design work
Employer & Industry UsageFreelancers work with brands, manufacturers, and retailers on product linesDesign firms, textile companies, or freelance for brands

Freelance Textile Product Development focuses on transforming designs into manufacturable products, requiring technical and industry knowledge. Textile Designers primarily create visual patterns and concepts. Both roles may overlap but differ in their core responsibilities and work settings.

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Textile Designer

Textile Designer

Johnny Was

Los Angeles, CA

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Johnny Was, LLC

At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming - the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies.

Position Summary
The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian lifestyle. This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop seasonal collections from concept through production.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about color, print, embroidery, and fabric innovation.

Position Overview:

  • Initiating and updating the seasonal print charts while maintaining records with original headers for copyright purposes
  • Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Making print requests and communicating with overseas vendors
  • Updating seasonal prints and palettes in PLM
  • Printed accessory design, including scarves, blankets, aprons, and stationery
  • Creating tech packs and SMS orders through PLM
  • Creating accessory line sheets
  • Technical drawings for new styles in Illustrator
  • Organizing print strike-offs, accessory prototypes, and SMS samples
  • Setting up print appointments with art studios
  • Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Demonstrating a strong work ethic, proactive collaboration, and support for the fast-growing JW textile team
POSITION DIMENSIONS
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Design, or related field
3-4 years of textile or print design experience preferred
Strong portfolio demonstrating print, pattern, embroidery, and color work
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong understanding of print repeats, color separation, and textile production
Knowledge of woven, knit, and embroidery techniques
Excellent eye for color, detail, and composition
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred Skills
Experience in women's contemporary fashion
Knowledge of overseas textile development processes
Understanding of fabric printing techniques and embroidery applications
Familiarity with trend forecasting and seasonal market research
Ability to hand sketch or paint original artwork
Experience with PLM

Pay is based on multiple factors, such as qualifications/skills/experience, geography, and state and local wage laws. In addition, bonus and/or commission and benefits including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and product discounts may be offered.

Starting salary for the position is $70,000 - $90,000

All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct, adverse, and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties.

What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.

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